Spur Design is looking for an Architectural Drafter to support the production and coordination of construction documents across a variety of project types. This role will focus on drafting, BIM support, and team collaboration while contributing to a firm that values growth, teamwork, and creating spaces for the good of others.
Responsibilities:
- Provide architectural and technical support on various project types within Spur Design including AutoCAD/BIM project set-up, development, and detailing
- As requested, assist in the development of tools and standards related to the BIM process and internal Spur Design drafting standards
- Assist in the operations of Spur Design offices in the maintenance of office systems including the updating of trade libraries and filing systems
- Assist the Project Architect and/or other Architectural Designers in preparing and ensuring the completion of fully coordinated Construction Documents that comply with all project and code requirements
- Assist the Project Architect in the coordination of sub-consultants at all production and drawing coordination levels
- Ensure project compliance with local, federal, and VA TIL standards
- Ensure compliance with Spur drafting and quality control standards
- Participate in mentorship programs to empower all Spur employees
- At all times, be a good representative of Spur inside and outside of the office
Qualifications:
- Individual with 2+ years experience (non-licensed)
- Position for drafting architectural drawings and details
- Associates degree in drafting from technical school or community college preferred
- Experienced in design software including but not limited to AutoCAD and Revit
- Individual with strong creative design skills and the ability to find and implement unique solutions to problems
- Individual with strong time management skills - must be able to work on multiple projects at the same time while maintaining tight project schedules
- Individual possesses good customer service skills, along with communication and interpersonal skills between the architectural team and consultants
- Individual shows adaptability and commitment to improve - Completes small tasks when given direction to improve overall technical skills
Benefits:
Benefits offered with the full-time position include paid time off, sick time off, holiday time off; Healthcare, STD, LTD and Life Insurance plans; reimbursement for professional exams and continuing education; and retirement contributions as follows:
- 15-25 days of accrued personal time off (PTO) based on years in profession
- Paid Holidays including:
- New Year’s Day
- Spur Design Inception Day (observed the Friday before Memorial Day)
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday
- Christmas Day and the weekdays between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Short-term Disability (STD) and Long-term Disability (LTD) are provided at no charge and include compensation of up to 60% of annual base salary.
- Life insurance in the amount of up to $100,000 or 2x annual base salary (whichever is less) is provided at no charge.
- Health Insurance, employer covers 100% of employee and family premiums
- Dental Insurance, employer covers 100% of employee and family premiums
- Vision Insurance. employer covers 100% of employee and family premiums
- Retirement benefits include matching 401k contributions of 1-for-1 matching up to 3% and 1-for-2 matching up to 5%, with a maximum match of 4% for a 5% employee contribution. This plan is a “safe harbor” eligible plan and, subsequently, no vesting period is required past initial eligibility requirements.
- Spur Design also offers reimbursement of training and professional organization dues or fees with prior approval by ownership.
Our vision, mission, and values:
At Spur Design, our vision is to be the industry leader in creating spaces for the good of others. Our mission focuses on empowering people, exploring possibilities, and delivering unmatched results. We are driven by core values of service, growth, and trust. Service is at the heart of everything we do, guiding our interactions with teams, clients, and the community. We foster a culture of personal and professional growth, ensuring continuous development for all employees. Trust is the cornerstone of our relationships, promoting collaboration and accountability. Join us at Spur Design and be part of a team that leads with integrity and excellence.
